Enhancing gifts-in-kind assessment and processing with digital photography
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2011
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Bindle, David
Boden, Catherine
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Collection Building
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Purpose: This paper sets out to explore the potential benefits of using digital photography in the evaluation of prospective donations of book
collections.
Design/methodology/approach: The paper describes a methodology for creating a collection of images to preserve bibliographic information from
large book donations where time and distance restrictions limit the ability to carry out a thorough investigation on-site. This image collection will assist
in the initial assessment of the collection's suitability for acceptance, documentation and creation of a gift list.
Findings: Using digital photography allows for relatively quick and comprehensive documentation to aid in the evaluation of large potential gift-inkind
donations. Additional benefits realized from acquiring digital images may include automation of gift list creation, publicity for the newly acquired
collection, and enhancing exhibitions. This methodology utilizes readily available and affordable equipment that will likely be well within the resources
of most libraries.
Originality/value: This paper offers practical advice on employing current and emerging digital technologies to assess and enhance gift-in-kind
donations.
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Collections Management, Photography, Web 2.0, Digital libraries
Citation
Bindle, D. and Boden, C. (2011) Enhancing gifts-in-kind assessment and processing with digital photography. Collection Building, 30(2), 94-97.
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Bindle, D. and Boden, C. (2011) Enhancing gifts-in-kind assessment and processing with digital photography. Collection Building, 30(2), 94-97.
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10.1108/01604951111127461